Inflow Graft Interruption as a Simple Method for Left Ventricular Assist Device Removal After Successful Bridge to Recovery.

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PMID:
22507259
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NLM
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Abstract In this report we provide another method of ventricular assist device separation by simply transecting the inflow graft of a Heart Mate II LVAD without the need of dissecting the left ventricular apex for cases of myocardial recovery. (J Card Surg 2012;**:1-3).